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6 CHRISTCHURCH MAIL, MAY 12, 2016 Conversations ‘‘The sunrises this week have been amazing. Well worthwaking up early for.’’ QEII CONSULTATION QUESTIONED I went to the ‘‘consultation’’ meeting about the selling land at QE2 park to the MInistry of Education. There was no information board set up, no figures provided, not even any chairs set up. People had to stand and the two people provided by the Education ministry constantly answered questions with ‘‘I’m sorry. I don’t know. I can’t answer that’’. It was an absolute waste of time. Typical of the treatment given to our community over here. Lynda Hunt PIER FIREWORKS CAN-DO I can’t understand why, if it takes one day to set up, the Saturday November 5 fireworks can’t be displayed on theNewBrighton pier. Surely the contractor yet to be selected for the pier base repairs could provide this space for one working day. The fireworks will be held on the Saturday night this year so could be cleared away on Sunday. Perhaps council,when the tender is put for for this, should include that Friday November 4 be made available to set up the fireworks. With the pier library closing for three months during repairs, and the pier for up to 18 months, surely that’s not to muchto ask for. TimBaker JOIN TOGETHER With all these talented structural engineers in Christchurch for the rebuild, surely they can get together and show the residence ofNewBrighton and the East that the November 5 fireworks can still take place on the Pier throughout the pier repairs. It is not a case of the pier being dismantled straight away but a process that needs to be followed. With Tree Tech on board the only thing holding this up is those who make the decision. Wehear it is going to take 18 months to repair the pier. So does this mean two years without fireworks on the pier? NewBrighton has lost so much since 2010 so don’t take this away The annual fireworks display from New Brighton Pier is under threat with the pier closing for earthquake repairs. Readers are not happy. PHOTO: SUPPLIED/RYAN ISHERWOOD from us as well.Wealso remember the time frame that was given for the SouthNew Brighton Bridge rebuild. Need I say more. Aileen Trist stuff.co.nz GET IN TOUCH ONLINE ‘‘As amother of three boys, since they grewup and got girlfriendsMothersDay, birthday and Christmas gifts have got exponentially better!’’ ONLINE CHATTER I loved this: ‘‘Ladies ofNew Zealandwe interrupt this marriage to bring you duck shooting season.’’ Did anyone else notice the sidelines at the kids footy on the weekendwas predominantly mums? #duckshootingseason GET INTOUCH Letters to the editor are welcome. Email shannon.beynon@fairfaxmedia.co.nz or snail mail to Shannon Beynon, Editor, Press Communities. Private Bag 4722, Christchurch 8140. If your thoughts lend themselves to 140 characters or fewer, you’re also welcome to tweet the editor @ShannonBFFX. Letters should be no more than 250 words and we reserve the right to edit for clarity. Grab ours or grab your own big juicy ones.. FEIJOAS Dr Peter Pallett BDS MClinDent Dr Wei Ping Chew B.D.S (Otago) For a full range of QUALITY, AFFORDABLE, DENTAL CARE • Mercury Free Fillings • Amalgam Replacement • Implants • Hygienist • Families Welcome • ACC and WINZ • Finance Available: Q Card, GE Money and Farmers Card Gold Card holders 10% discount for payment on the day (excl check up & Hygienist) in a3lpot CARS - TRUCKS - VANS - 4WDS New + Used Lamps for Cars,Trucks, Vans, 4WD, Motorhomes,Trailers & LED’s. We can repair your existing lights including: Headlamp Adjusters, Lens Refurbishment and Plastic Welding $55 for full check-up and 2 x-rays Same Day Emergency Treatment (during surgery hours, 8.00-5.30 Mon-Fri) Late Night Available Ph 366 7429, OPEN DRIVE THRU Plant farm 5Grays Road AMBERLEY 7481 PH 0800 394 946 Fridays Saturdays Sundays 9am - 4pm www.cjsplants.co.nz 58 Wordsworth St, Sydenham (Near corner Wordsworth & Colombo) 7111314AB FOR SERVICE PHONE For all yourAutomotiive L 0800 225 483 F: 03 371 1101 E: carlights@carlights.co.nz 325 Brougham Street, Christchurch 7247453AA SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE UP TO 34% Brought to you by Lamp Requirements you say we say Feijoa Plants 5 Delicious Varieties PYO $3 per kg